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Our 2023 partners

About the Summit

Defence Connect held the special event on Wednesday 3 May 2023, the DSR Summit. This exciting event provided defence industry and Australia’s strategic policy community with access to discussions with key government decision makers at a critical time in our nation's security history.

The Government’s Defence Strategic Review has been described as the most consequential transformation of Australia’s defence capabilities since the Second World War.

This special event provided a unique platform for you to join ministers, thought leaders, and department decision makers to help you understand the true impact of the DSR for defence industry and how you can align your business to capitalise.

The whole day event provided these decision makers and thought leaders with the opportunity to discuss the finer points of the DSR and answered attendees questions with live Q&A.

Hosted by MC The Hon Christopher Pyne, we were also joined by :

  • The Hon Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence
  • The Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for International Development and the Pacific
  • Peter Jennings AO, director, Strategic Analysis Australia
  • Kate Louis, executive director of the Ai Group Defence Council and head of Defence and Industry Policy at the Australian Industry Group
  • Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Mark Purcell AM, senior adviser, Bondi Partners
  • Brent Clark, chief executive officer, Australian Industry & Defence Network
  • The Hon Anoulack Chanthivong MP, Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, Minister for Building, and Minister for Corrections

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Our 2023 speakers

Hon Richard Marles MP
Hon Richard Marles MP
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Defence
Hon Pat Conroy MP
Hon Pat Conroy MP
Minister for Defence Industry, Minister for International Development and the Pacific
Hon Christopher Pyne
Hon Christopher Pyne
Chairman,
Pyne and Partners
Kate Louis
Kate Louis
Head of Defence and National Security, Executive Director,
Ai Group Defence Council
Rear Admiral Mark Purcell AM (Ret.)
Rear Admiral Mark Purcell AM (Ret.)
Senior Advisor,
Bondi Partners
Peter Jennings AO
Peter Jennings AO
Director ,
Strategic Analysis Australia
Brent Clark
Brent Clark
CEO,
AIDN
Maroun El Khoury
Maroun El Khoury
Executive Director, Industry and Investment Partnerships,
Investment NSW
Stephen Kuper
Stephen Kuper
Senior Analyst, Defence & Security,
Momentum Media
William Magee
William Magee
Director Commercial Growth – Defence and Security,
Momentum Media
Liam Garman
Liam Garman
Managing editor, defence & aerospace,
Momentum Media
Kylie Bell
Kylie Bell
Managing Director,
Investment NSW
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Our 2023 schedule and agenda

8:30am - 9:00am

Guest arrival and registration 

9:00am - 9:10am

MC Welcome, Acknowledgement to Country & housekeeping

Hon Christopher Pyne
Hon Christopher Pyne
Chairman,
Pyne and Partners
9:10am - 9:15am

Welcome from Defence Connect

William Magee
William Magee
Director Commercial Growth – Defence and Security,
Momentum Media
9:15am - 9:20am

Welcome from Principal Partner Investment NSW

9:30am - 10:30am

Session 1: Fireside discussion with Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Defence

Understanding the Government’s commitment to delivering the Defence Strategic Review with the Hon Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister for Defence

Hon Richard Marles MP
Hon Richard Marles MP
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Defence
Hon Christopher Pyne
Hon Christopher Pyne
Chairman,
Pyne and Partners
10:30am - 10:35am

Intermission

10:35am - 11:15am

Session 2: Fireside discussion with Minister for Defence Industry

Industry’s role in delivering the Defence Strategic Review and supporting national security with the Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for International Development and the Pacific.

Hon Pat Conroy MP
Hon Pat Conroy MP
Minister for Defence Industry, Minister for International Development and the Pacific
Hon Christopher Pyne
Hon Christopher Pyne
Chairman,
Pyne and Partners
11:15am - 11:30am

Morning Tea & Networking

11:30am - 12:30pm

Session 3: DSR Strategy Session

Responding to Australia’s strategic environment and its impact on the Defence Strategic Review with Mr Peter Jennings AO and Steve Kuper, Senior Analyst, Defence Connect.

Peter Jennings AO
Peter Jennings AO
Director ,
Strategic Analysis Australia
Stephen Kuper
Stephen Kuper
Senior Analyst, Defence & Security,
Momentum Media
12:30pm - 2:00pm

Meal Break & Networking

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Session 4: DSR Industry Session

Industry responds to the Defence Strategic Review and AUKUS roadmaps with Kylie Bell Managing Director, Industry and Investment Partnerships, Investment NSW ; Rear Admiral Mark Purcell AM (Ret.); Kate Louis, Ai Group; Brent Clark, AIDN National; and Liam Garman, Managing Editor, Defence Connect

Rear Admiral Mark Purcell AM (Ret.)
Rear Admiral Mark Purcell AM (Ret.)
Senior Advisor,
Bondi Partners
Kate Louis
Kate Louis
Head of Defence and National Security, Executive Director,
Ai Group Defence Council
Brent Clark
Brent Clark
CEO,
AIDN
Kylie Bell
Kylie Bell
Managing Director,
Investment NSW
Liam Garman
Liam Garman
Managing editor, defence & aerospace,
Momentum Media
3:30pm

Debrief at Grain Bar, Four Seasons Hotel foyer

*Agenda subject to change